zealous

The definition of zealous is having passionate energy for a belief or purpose.

(adjective)

An example of zealous is a preacher in an energetic church.

See zealous in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

full of, characterized by, or showing zeal; ardently devoted to a purpose; fervent; enthusiastic

Origin: ML zelosus < LL(Ec) zelus: see zeal

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See zealous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Filled with or motivated by zeal; fervent.

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